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CHEMISTRY
Answer (1)
SECTION - A
Sol. XeOF4 has sp3d2 hybridisation
Multiple Choice Questions: This section contains 20
multiple choice questions. Each question has 4 choices
(1), (2), (3) and (4), out of which ONLY ONE is correct.

Choose the correct answer:

1. Polymer which is named as Orlon is
(1) Polyamide
(2) Polyacrylonitrile
Shape → square pyramidal
(3) Polycarbonate
(4) Polyethene
5.
Answer (2)
Column-I Column-II
Sol. Orlon is the commercial name of polyacrylonitrile
(Compound) (Type of Bond)
2. We are given with some diseases in Column-II.
A N2O P (N–N) Bond
Column-I contains name of some vitamins and their
deficiencies will cause : B N2O4 Q (N–O–N)
Bond
Column-I Column-II
C N2O5 R (N=N) or
(Deficiency)
(NN) Bond
(A) Vitamin A (p) Scurvy
D NO2 S (N=O)
(B) Vitamin B2 (q) Xerophthalmia
(1) A-R; B-P; C-S; D-Q (2) A-P; B-R; C-Q; D-S
(Riboflavin)
(3) A-R; B-P; C-Q; D-S (4) A-P; B-R; C-S; D-Q
(C) Vitamin B1 (r) Cheilosis
Answer (3)
(Thiamine) Sol. A. N2O NN → O
(D) Vitamin C (s) Beri Beri
(1) A(q); B(r); C(s); D(p) B. N2O4

(2) A(r); B(q); C(p); D(s)

(3) A(q); B(r); C(p); D(s)
C. N2O5
(4) A(p); B(r); C(s); D(q)
Answer (1)
Sol. Vitamin A → Xerophthalmia D. NO2
Vitamin B2 → Cheilosis
6. We are given with a reaction
Vitamin B1 → Beri Beri Acetone
R – CH2 – Br + NaI ⎯⎯⎯⎯→ R – I + NaBr
Vitamin C → Scurvy
Which of the following statement is correct?
(NCERT ref. : Pg. No. 426, Class XII, Part-II)
(1) This reaction can also take place in acetic acid
3. Which of the following have square pyramidal
structure (2) This reaction is called Swarts reaction
(3) This reaction shifts in forward direction using
(1) XeOF4
principle of Le-Chatelier’s principle
(2) BrF4
(4) This Reaction will take place even if Br is
(3) XeF4
replaced with F.
(4) XeO3

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Answer (3) 9. Which compound is added to cement to increase its
Acetone setting time?
Sol. R – CH2 – X + NaI ⎯⎯⎯⎯→ R – CH2 – I + NaX
(1) Gypsum
X = Cl, Br (2) Lime stone
Above reaction is called Finkelstein reaction. (3) Clay
NaCl and NaBr are insoluble in acetone and hence (4) Calcium carbonate
this shifts in forward reaction using Le-Chatelier’s Answer (1)
principle. Sol. Gypsum is added to cement to increase its setting
7. Assertion: Magnetic moment of [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is time.
5.92 BM and that of [Fe(CN)6]3– is 1.73 BM 10. Which reaction is correct with its correct enzyme
used?
Reason: Oxidation state of Fe in both the
complexes is +3. (1) Sucrose → glucose + fructose
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and enzyme : Invertase
Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion (2) Glucose → CO2 + ethanol
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are correct but enzyme : maltase
Reason is not the correct explanation of (3) Protein → Amino acid
Assertion enzyme : Zymase
(3) Reason is correct but Assertion is not correct (4) Starch → Maltose
(4) Reason is incorrect but Reason is correct enzyme : Pepsin
Answer (2) Answer (1)
Sol. [Fe(H2O)6]3+ – O.S. of Fe = +3 Sol. Sucrose ⎯⎯⎯⎯
Invertase
⎯→ glucose + fructose
Fe3+ : 3d5, t 32g e2g ; μ = √35 = 5.92 BM
Glucose ⎯⎯⎯⎯
zymase
→ CO2 + C2H5 OH
[Fe(CN)6]3– – O.S. of Fe = +3
Protein ⎯⎯⎯⎯
pepsin
→ Amino acids
Fe3+ : 3d5, t52ge0g ;  = 3 = 1.73 BM
Sucrose ⎯⎯⎯⎯
diastase
→ maltose
8. Consider the following reaction
11. Compound P with molecular formula C14H13ON is
A2B3(g) 2A(g) + 3B(g) hydrolysed to give Q and R Compound Q give
If initial concentration of A2B3(g) is C, find  effervescence with NaHCO3 while compound R
react with Hinsberg reagent to give oily liquid which
1/5 1/5
 k eq   k eq  react with NaOH.
(1)  4 
(2)  4 
 27 C  C 
1/5 1/5
 k eq   k eq 
(3)  4 
(4)  4 
 108 C  4C 
Answer (3) The products Q and R are respectively
(1) C6H5COOH and C6H13NH2
Sol. A 2B3 2A + 3B
C(1− ) 2C 3C (2) C6H5COOH and C6H5CH2NH2
(3) CH3(CH2)4COOH and CH3(CH2)6NH2
4C22  27C33
k eq = (4) CH3(CH2)4CONH2 and CH3(CH2)5COOH
C(1 −  )
Answer (2)
108 C5 5
k eq =
C(1 −  ) Sol.
1/5
 k eq 
= 4 
 C (108) 
(Assuming 1 –  ≪ 1)

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12. In following sequence of reaction, identify A and B (3) A(S), B(R), C(Q), D(P)
(4) A(Q), B(R), C(P), D(S)
Answer (3)
Sol. Nitrogen: Fe4 Fe ( CN)6 
3

Prussian Blue
Sulphur: [Fe(SCN)]2+ or Fe(SCN)3
Phosphorous: (NH4)3PO412MoO3
Halogen: AgCl; AgBr; Agl
(1) 14. For the given elements:
Ne, F, Cl, Ar
Which of the following pair of element has highest
difference of electronegativity?
(1) Ne — Cl (2) Ne — F
(2) (3) Ne — He (4) Ne — Ar
Answer (2)
Sol. The electronegativity of F (Fluorine) is highest
among all the elements of periodic table. Hence
highest difference of E.N. arises between Ne and
(3) F.
15. Photochemical smog is most likely to be found in
which of the following industrial areas?
(1) Marshy areas
(4)
(2) Himalayan valley in winters
(3) Warm moist climates

Answer (4) (4) Sunny dessert areas

Answer (4)
Sol. Photochemical smog occurs in warm, dry and
Sol. sunny climate. Hence the option 4 is most
appropriate.
16. A binary compound has Y-atoms forming FCC unit
cell and another type of X-atoms occupying 1/3rd of
tetrahedral voids. Find out the molecular formula of
the compound
(1) XY (2) X2Y3
13. Column-I contains some elements and column-II (3) X3Y2 (4) XY2
contains final product obtained during their Answer (2)
qualitative analysis. Sol. Y-atoms of a binary compound form FCC unit cell.
Column-I Column-II  No. of Y-atoms per unit = 4
(A) Nitrogen (P) AgX X-atoms of the same compound occupy 1/3rd of
tetrahedral voids.
(B) Sulphur (Q) (NH4)3PO412MoO3
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(C) Phosphorous (R) Fe(SCN)3  No. of X-atoms per unit cell =
3
(D) Halogens (S) Fe4 Fe ( CN)6   Formula of the compound X 8 Y4 as X2Y3
3
3

(1) A(P), B(R), C(Q), D(S) 17. The M+/M of an element doesn't depend on
(2) A(Q), B(R), C(Q), D(P) (1) Hhyd.

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(2) HSub. Sol.
(3) Ionisation enthalpy of gas
(4) Ionisation enthalpy of solid
Answer (4) 25 n
 = urea
Sol. Ionisation enthalpy is calculated for isolated 75  1000 
 
gaseous atom  18 
18. Shortest wavelength will be there for which of the 1 1000
 nurea =  = 18.52
following transition? 3 18
23. Find logk if H° = –54.07 kJ/mol
and T = 298 k, S° = 10 J/mol k
Also given 2.303 × 298 = 5705
Answer (01.20)
Sol. G° = H° – TS°
(1) Transition A (2) Transition B
–2.303 RT logk = –54070 – 298 × 10
(3) Transition C (4) Transition D logk = 1.2027
Answer (3) 1.20
Sol. Shortest   maximum E 24. Oxidation state of Mo in Ammonium
(E)C > (E)B phosphomolybdate is
Energy difference decreases while we move in Sol. Ammonium phosphomolybdate is
higher energy levels. (NH4)3PO4  12MoO3
19. Strong reducing & oxidizing agent among the Oxidation state of Mo
following respectively. 3( +1)+ ( −3)+ 12x + 36( −2) = 0
(NH )
+
4 PO34− Mo Oxygen
(1) Ce+3 & Ce+4 (2) Eu+2 & Ce+4
+4
(3) Ce & Tb +4 (4) Ce+4 & Eu+2 Calculation gives x = +6
25.
Answer (2)
26.
Sol. The most stable oxidation state of lanthanides is +3.
27.
 Eu+2 is a reducing agent & Ce+4 is an oxidising agent. 28.
Hence, correct answer is 2. 29.
20. 30.
SECTION - B
Numerical Value Type Questions: This section contains
10 questions. In Section B, attempt any five questions out
of 10. The answer to each question is a NUMERICAL
VALUE. For each question, enter the correct numerical
value (in decimal notation, truncated/rounded-off to the
second decimal place; e.g., 06.25, 07.00, –00.33, –00.30,
30.27, –27.30) using the mouse and the on-screen virtual
numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer.
21. If Radius of Ground State Hydrogen atom is 51 pm.
Find out Radius of 5th orbit of Li2+ ions (in pm). (Closest
Integer)
Answer (425.00)
(5)
2
51 25
Sol. r5 = 51 = = 425 pm
(3) 3
22. Some amount of urea is added to 1000 gm of H 2O
due to which vapour pressure decreases by 25% of
the original vapour pressure. Find out mass of urea
added (Round off to two decimal places)
Answer (18.52)

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